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Worst Pills, Best Pills Newsletter article September, 2016

How should we approach our doctors about a medicine that Worst Pills, Best Pills News designates as Do Not Use or Do Not Use for Seven Years?

If you are concerned about a medication covered in Worst Pills, Best Pills News, bring the relevant article to your doctor and ask to discuss alternative treatments. If your doctor is interested in seeing the sources behind our articles, you can usually find a version of the article with full citations at WorstPills.org. Your doctor should be...

How should we approach our doctors about a medicine that Worst Pills, Best Pills News designates as Do Not Use or Do Not Use for Seven Years?

If you are concerned about a medication covered in Worst Pills, Best Pills News, bring the relevant article to your doctor and ask to discuss alternative treatments. If your doctor is interested in seeing the sources behind our articles, you can usually find a version of the article with full citations at WorstPills.org. Your doctor should be aware of older, safer medications that are reasonable alternatives to the medication he or she is suggesting for you, and should be willing to discuss the benefits and risks of various options before you make a decision on what treatment is right for you.